N-400 May 2017 Filers

[rubya 7]

At the oath of ceremony , I heard the have to Complete a Questionnaire? Is it right or they changed it. I heard that long time ago.

 

[hello28 0]

Need help please!  If someone had their biometrics appt in July, and they use the Sacramento CA office, when can they expect the interview to happen?  I can see the chart that is posted about when they are processing things based on when you sent everything in....but I don't know how to read that chart. Anyone have any ideas?  Also,  I look at people's timelines and don't know what ROC and EAD mean.   Is that related to trying to become a citizen?   Thanks.

Edited August 20, 2017 by hello28

[lovelyalex 99]

1 hour ago, hello28 said:

Need help please!  If someone had their biometrics appt in July, and they use the Sacramento CA office, when can they expect the interview to happen?  I can see the chart that is posted about when they are processing things based on when you sent everything in....but I don't know how to read that chart. Anyone have any ideas?  Also,  I look at people's timelines and don't know what ROC and EAD mean.   Is that related to trying to become a citizen?   Thanks.

ROC  = Removal of Conditions 

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

 

The above are for folks who are applying for a green card/legal permanent residence (i-751). The EAD shows that they are able to work.  While legal permanent residences don't need these, when you apply for your first green card, if you're adjusting your status from say a work or student or visa based on marriage, they'll have you apply for an EAD at the same time so that you aren't stuck and can still work in the meantime.  When I did mine, I got my EAD and my green card though in hand on the same day.

Edited August 20, 2017 by lovelyalex

[hello28 0]

11 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

ROC  = Removal of Conditions 

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

 

The above are for folks who are applying for a green card/legal permanent residence (i-751). The EAD shows that they are able to work.  While legal permanent residences don't need these, when you apply for your first green card, if you're adjusting your status from say a work or student or visa based on marriage, they'll have you apply for an EAD at the same time so that you aren't stuck and can still work in the meantime.  When I did mine, I got my EAD and my green card though in hand on the same day.

Thanks...   

[lovelyalex 99]

1 hour ago, hello28 said:

Need help please!  If someone had their biometrics appt in July, and they use the Sacramento CA office, when can they expect the interview to happen?

According to the USCIS website on June 30th Sacramento were processing cases as of October 6, 2016, which is realistically the OLDEST priority date they have of cases sat at their office at the point they did the audit to check dates.  The priority date is the date you/your friend got their first NOA1 (the acceptance notice from USCIS saying they had received their application and to wait for the biometrics notice.)

 

Without knowing the full details of their case, from guessing that they did their biometrics in July, they likely filed their application in June. So worst case scenario, if now it's August let's say they're onto early December 2016 applications.  So let's say that's an 8 month wait.  If your friend filed in June, they could be looking at a wait into January.  But it's actually more likely they'll hear before then.  Because we have a lot of folks in this thread that have interviews scheduled and their offices are publishing much older dates.  So for an interview date... maybe best case scenario let's say October/November 2016?  Worst case scenario January/February 2018?

 

This is all a guess BTW.  I couldn't find any other filers in the same office from a quick scan of a few month threads.

Edited August 20, 2017 by lovelyalex

[lovelyalex 99]

4 hours ago, rubya said:

At the oath of ceremony , I heard the have to Complete a Questionnaire? Is it right or they changed it. I heard that long time ago.

If more than a day has passed since your interview they do require applicants to answer some more questions which are on the back of the N-445 you get sent with the oath ceremony details on it.  They basically just make sure the more serious YES/NO answers have not changed (being arrested, that sort of thing). You can look the form up online - nothing super scary.

[hello28 0]

9 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

According to the USCIS website on June 30th Sacramento were processing cases as of October 6, 2016, which is realistically the OLDEST priority date they have of cases sat at their office at the point they did the audit to check dates.  The priority date is the date you/your friend got their first NOA1 (the acceptance notice from USCIS saying they had received their application and to wait for the biometrics notice.)

 

Without knowing the full details of their case, from guessing that they did their biometrics in July, they likely filed their application in June. So worst case scenario, if now it's August let's say they're onto early December 2016 applications.  So let's say that's an 8 month wait.  If your friend filed in June, they could be looking at a wait into January.  But it's actually more likely they'll hear before then.  Because we have a lot of folks in this thread that have interviews scheduled and their offices are publishing much older dates.  So for an interview date... maybe best case scenario let's say October/November 2016?  Worst case scenario January/February 2018?

 

This is all a guess BTW.  I couldn't find any other filers in the same office from a quick scan of a few month threads.

I am still reading your message... thanks so much for your help.  I was on the phone and she recived her NOA1 in early June.

[hello28 0]

12 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

According to the USCIS website on June 30th Sacramento were processing cases as of October 6, 2016, which is realistically the OLDEST priority date they have of cases sat at their office at the point they did the audit to check dates.  The priority date is the date you/your friend got their first NOA1 (the acceptance notice from USCIS saying they had received their application and to wait for the biometrics notice.)

 

Without knowing the full details of their case, from guessing that they did their biometrics in July, they likely filed their application in June. So worst case scenario, if now it's August let's say they're onto early December 2016 applications.  So let's say that's an 8 month wait.  If your friend filed in June, they could be looking at a wait into January.  But it's actually more likely they'll hear before then.  Because we have a lot of folks in this thread that have interviews scheduled and their offices are publishing much older dates.  So for an interview date... maybe best case scenario let's say October/November 2016?  Worst case scenario January/February 2018?

 

This is all a guess BTW.  I couldn't find any other filers in the same office from a quick scan of a few month threads.

okay, great.  Thanks so much for your help!   It is good to have an idea, when studying the interview questions about when they might call you in for the interview!  By the way, about how much notice in advance do they give before the actual interview?  A few weeks I'm hoping at least!

[lovelyalex 99]

Just now, hello28 said:

okay, great.  Thanks so much for your help!   It is good to have an idea, when studying the interview questions about when they might call you in for the interview!  By the way, about how much notice in advance do they give before the actual interview?  A few weeks I'm hoping at least!

Typically from what I've seen folks including myself are getting at least a month/3-4 weeks notice. 

 

There is a June filers thread that might be of assistance.  As an east coaster I don't really know much about California processing times, and if Sacramento is one of the faster offices.  Someone in that group though might have some gems of wisdom though!  I will say though, please don't worry!  They're in the system and the USCIS is processing cases as fast as they case.  And they can travel fine between now and their interview, just make sure they note any dates and trips out of the country.  They don't have to stop or put their life on hold during this process.  It's frustrating with the lack of status updates but they are on their way to becoming a citizen.  And joining an online community like this really does help keep you grounded and in check with regards to worrying!

[hello28 0]

2 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

Typically from what I've seen folks including myself are getting at least a month/3-4 weeks notice. 

 

There is a June filers thread that might be of assistance.  As an east coaster I don't really know much about California processing times, and if Sacramento is one of the faster offices.  Someone in that group though might have some gems of wisdom though!  I will say though, please don't worry!  They're in the system and the USCIS is processing cases as fast as they case.  And they can travel fine between now and their interview, just make sure they note any dates and trips out of the country.  They don't have to stop or put their life on hold during this process.  It's frustrating with the lack of status updates but they are on their way to becoming a citizen.  And joining an online community like this really does help keep you grounded and in check with regards to worrying!

Thanks again so much for your help in this matter!!  Much appreciated...

[hello28 0]

15 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

Typically from what I've seen folks including myself are getting at least a month/3-4 weeks notice. 

 

There is a June filers thread that might be of assistance.  As an east coaster I don't really know much about California processing times, and if Sacramento is one of the faster offices.  Someone in that group though might have some gems of wisdom though!  I will say though, please don't worry!  They're in the system and the USCIS is processing cases as fast as they case.  And they can travel fine between now and their interview, just make sure they note any dates and trips out of the country.  They don't have to stop or put their life on hold during this process.  It's frustrating with the lack of status updates but they are on their way to becoming a citizen.  And joining an online community like this really does help keep you grounded and in check with regards to worrying!

I looked at some timelines.  she had her biometrics in early July but don't think she received anything regarding waiting In Line for an interview.  Seems most people get this soon after their biometrics...  Wonder if I need to have her contact someone...   I also put this in the June filers like you suggested..

[ge08 7]

Does anyone have a guess on how long should the wait be to be put in line for interview be? Like when should I start getting concerned? Because I read someone mentioned about getting "stuck" in the background check stage and I'm afraid of that happening to me. I been waiting since June 13..  Houston, Tx btw.

When does "priority date" come into play?  

 

I been waiting.. but no update beside the weird text to check my online account but no change occurred.. 

 

Any insight would be great ❤️

[lovelyalex 99]

2 hours ago, hello28 said:

I looked at some timelines.  she had her biometrics in early July but don't think she received anything regarding waiting In Line for an interview.  Seems most people get this soon after their biometrics...  .

I didn't go to "in line for interview" after my biometric appointment for a whole 49 days.  So tell them not to panic!  I wouldn't have them call or chase yet.

[hello28 0]

22 minutes ago, lovelyalex said:

I didn't go to "in line for interview" after my biometric appointment for a whole 49 days.  So tell them not to panic!  I wouldn't have them call or chase yet.

Her biometric date was actually June 22, so about 59 days.  (She sent original papers to Phoenix AZ).  Anyone we can call for something like this?  Thanks,

Edited August 21, 2017 by hello28

[currentuser 4]

1 hour ago, hello28 said:

Her biometric date was actually June 22, so about 59 days.  (She sent original papers to Phoenix AZ).  Anyone we can call for something like this?  Thanks,

@hello28 - I am in the same boat, already 58 days passed since biometrics....also Arizona case.